Immaculate Heart of Mary, Saturday – 17th June 2023 – 2 Cor 5,14-21; Lk 2,41-51
Reflective Mother
Mary revealed her Immaculate Heart of love when she challenged Jesus in the temple, while Jesus stayed back and when she and Joseph looked for him. She lovingly embraced Jesus even though she also asked why He had done what He did. At the same time, like any other mother experiencing the challenges of a child growing up, we are told Mary too, “kept all these things in her heart.” Reflection is a process in which we take the time to see what God is doing in our lives. Mary spent a lot of time in contemplation, thinking about her role in the life of Jesus, her Son. She realized that she was both mother and caretaker of Jesus as an earthly ambassador of God and she was also a disciple and follower of her Son in His ministry. She reflected on and treasured all of what Jesus did and Who he was (2,51). She is a perfect model for us in being a disciple of her Son and ambassador of Christ to others.
